The Bridge is Open!!!!!

The Carl Oleson Jr Bridge, commonly known at the Narrows Bridge finally re-opened for car Traffic on Saturday, October 24. News spread quickly via phone calls, emails, and even facebook posts.

The Glen Arbor Sun reports:

On Monday, an email from Bob Felt from the Michigan Department of Transportation’s Office of Communications reported that the new M-22 bridge was open for business: “While crews have not completely finished the project, vehicular traffic can now cross the new $3.4 million bridge. … Restoration and railing work have yet to be completed. The pedestrian walkway is closed until further notice.”

To learn about the re-opening and history about the bridge, read the Glen Arbor Sun’s article.

Photo: Glen Lake by creed_400